CHARGE syndrome is the leading cause of geneƟc
deaĩlindness and this biennial conference hosted by
the CHARGE Syndrome FoundaƟon, Inc. is the
largest worldwide gathering of individuals with
CHARGE syndrome, their families, as well as
professionals who are working in the field and
conducƟng research. A professional day precedes
the full conference, followed by 2 1/2 days of full
conference, where more than 60 sessions will be presented in four topic areas: behavior, educaƟon,
adult issues and medical issues. There are lots of fun evening events planned as well.
The FoundaƟon welcomes all CEC members to aƩend the conference to learn more and also to consider
volunteering in our camp program for an unforgeƩable experience. All of the conference details are available
at: www.chargesyndrome.org/conferenceͲ2015.asp.
SeeyouinChicago!
Find us on Facebook at hƩps://www.facebook.com/chargesyndromefoundaƟon or on TwiƩer: @chargesyndrome
VIDBE-Q Committee
Kathleen Farrand, editor
Farrand.9@buckeyemail.osu.edu
Are you interested in becoming a member of the VIDBE-Q
committee? Do you have ideas about advertising and topics
for future issues? Would you like to review newly released
books in the field of VI and deafblindness? If so, then please
email Kathleen Farrand and get involved today!
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